San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

154,040 Population 1,037/sq mi density

148 ft Elevation 45 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	78.6°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	148 ft (45 m)
Area	148.5 sq mi (384.6 km²)
Population Density	1,037/sq mi
Coordinates	18.4171°N, 70.1068°W
Timezone	America/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"

63% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 8.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

791 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 26, 1991	10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic	M5.8	147 km
Jan 15, 1992	30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic	M5.7	70 km
Jan 5, 2012	5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic	M5.5	29 km
Oct 11, 1990	11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic	M5.3	84 km
Aug 19, 1993	11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic	M5.3	24 km
Aug 10, 1998	11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M5.2	52 km
Apr 8, 1993	3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic	M5.2	110 km
Apr 24, 1996	4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.1	56 km
Jul 7, 2012	4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic	M5.1	110 km
Jan 23, 2012	11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic	M5.1	125 km
Jan 19, 2012	38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M5.0	148 km
Feb 14, 2009	11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic	M5.0	128 km
Jan 18, 1995	5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.0	58 km
Feb 1, 2023	33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic	M5.0	59 km
Jun 8, 2007	1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.0	51 km
Oct 29, 2017	8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M4.9	40 km
Jul 30, 1997	29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic	M4.9	52 km
Jul 15, 2013	7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic	M4.9	97 km
Mar 9, 2007	24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M4.9	147 km
Jul 24, 1994	5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic	M4.9	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Fiona	Category 3	122 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	201 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	230 km
2017	Maria	Category 3	214 km
2011	Irene	Category 2	190 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	233 km
2007	Dean	Category 4	269 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	124 km
2001	Iris	Category 1	279 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	243 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	33 km
1996	Hortense	Category 2	172 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 3	248 km
1987	Emily	Category 3	75 km
1980	Allen	Category 5	283 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1946	NORTHEASTERN COAST	Earthquake	5.0 m	1,790	149 km
1946	NORTHEASTERN COAST	Earthquake	0.6 m	75	136 km
1989	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	148 km
1751	AZUA DE COMPOSTELA	Earthquake	—	—	63 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	78°F (25°C)	2.2 in
April	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in
May	80°F (26°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	7.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	7.8 in
September	81°F (27°C)	7.5 in
October	80°F (27°C)	7.6 in
November	78°F (26°C)	4.2 in
December	76°F (25°C)	2.7 in

San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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